Sustainability: History

A 1529 latin printing of Theophrastus's 4th century BCE work on botany and one of the first ever speculations on the effects of forest removal and lake drainage. Translated into Latin from Ancient Greek by Theodoros Gazes.

One of the first published studies on the atmosphere trapping heat from the sun, what will be known in the future as the greenhouse effect. Written in French.

A report written by official request from the Royal Society in London due to concern of England's dwindling tree and wood supply. Recommends planting more trees to meet the needs of future generations and analysis of better ways to cultivate wood from forests.

One of the first published books to introduce the idea of human impact on the environment, spurring the beginning of the modern conservationism movement. This text explores parallels between 19th century America and the fall of ancient mediterranean civilizations due to drought and famine.

UN-commissioned report that introduced the concept of "sustainable development". This report is also known as the Brundtland Report.

Foundational work in the study of environmentalism that analyzed the harmful effects of DDTs and pesticides. First published as a magazine article before becoming a book.

Report that first warned about the consequences of unchecked population growth and resource usage on the world's ecosystems and "carrying capacity".